Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Assist Operator with changeovers and set-up, removing material from machine, rolling weight log, producing parts, and packaging. Maintains equipment as required and directed while following production, safety and quality guidelines and procedures.   

Position Responsibilities May Include:

• Remove material from machine and package.  
• Fill in for lead as required.  
• Helps to load raw material and sort and package finished goods. 
• Follows established procedures and setups. 
• Responsible for punching and labeling as assigned by machine operator or lead. 
• Reports any unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, and product abnormalities immediately to operator, shift lead, and/or supervisor. 
• Perform required maintenance on equipment.  
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs. 

Nature & Scope:

• Works within well-defined instructions  
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks   
• Work is closely supervised

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must have basic math skills.  
• Able to work in a hot, dusty environment while wearing appropriate PPE.  
• Required to be trained in LOTO and confined space entry.  
• Must have the ability to communicate with the Supervisor and Lead.   
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job. 

Competency:

Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing/packaging/warehouse environment preferred 
• Education/Certification:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred 
• LOTO in-house training available  
• Confined Space Entry in-house training available

People Management: No 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.  
• Manufacturing environment with forklift traffic.   
• Requires ability to stand for long periods up to 8 to 10 hrs.  
• Repetitive movement, good eye/hand coordination, operation of hand tools, and power tools.  
• Job may require standing (up to 90%), walking (up to 10%), stooping or bending, reaching, twisting and turning.  
• May be required to lift, carry, and/or move up to 40 lbs. 

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager and/or Supervisor 

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.